Young Clara is swept away into a magical winter wonderland of dancing snowflakes and the Sugar Plum Fairy.

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REVIEW of Sir Peter Wright’s production of: The Nutcracker, Birmingham Royal Ballet, 25.11.16

What a sumptuous way to welcome the Christmas season! My daughter and I attended the opening night of The Nutcracker… and had our hearts stolen away!

From the opening moments, which begin at Christmas eve, our eyes feasted on the stage design, the beautiful fabrics, and the costumes – all accompanied by that all familiar heavenly Tchaikovsky score played by the Royal Ballet Sinfonia (The Orchestra of Birmingham Royal Ballet). Throughout the performance, the whole company made every moment magical and special. Enchantment abounded in Act I with the dancing dolls, the magical fixing of the Nutcracker (without being touched!), and many more moments. Clara entered Act II by gracefully flying through the clouds on the back of a swan. The whole audience gasped in delight and amazement.

The performance of The Sugar Plum Fairy which was simply a masterclass in elegance, style and ballet form.

From start to finish this was totally divine – well done to Birmingham Royal Ballet.

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